liliberth:


Visitors visa. I'm not invited just going on my own.

Okay. What supporting documents did you submit with your application?

On the appeal thing, you need to address all the issues raised in it with supporting evidence. With that, I believe you should be fine.

Dotcomenamename can lend his voice to this discuss.

Regards.

taurus2604:
Hello Niyogeol. Kindly send me your email address. Thank you.

Send pm.

liliberth:
A copy of what was sent to me. Thanks

What is the purpose of your travel? I believe that will give me an idea of what to tell you.

Dasiiola:

Pls Niyogeol I av got some questions for u.

Online or offline? If online, feel free to drop it here. If offline, endeavor to send pm.

Regards.

Op, congratulations on this feat. It is not easy getting PTDF scholarship, especially on merit.

Just to let you know, nothing is certain in life. In short, nothing is guaranteed! This whole decision is yours to make. Opinions here can shape it a little though.

PTDF scholarship is arguably one of the best scholarship in the world with what is on offer. So finance should not be a concern to you. The career path you want is another thing that should inform whatever decision you reach. MSc from the UK no doubt will add value to you, but how soon is what I don't know/can't tell.

The angle I want you to look at it from is this: what will happen if your appointment is terminated on resuming at your desk in the office on a good day? With the present economic situation in the country, #183,000 no doubt is a fair take home. Note - this sum is what you can earn in about 10 days while working part time during your studies in the UK, aside the stipend you get from PTDF monthly. You can save up money and move to other countries. It is way easier moving around in developed countries; than from an underdeveloped one.

I will suggest you try out the study leave without pay with your present employer. If it works, its a win - win situation for you, if it doesn't, then brace up for the move. Don't compare yourself with others too because not everyone return to Nigeria after their studies. Some get jobs, while others don't get. Ori ya to so ori.

Let the thing that pushed you to applying for the scholarship in the first place finish the job it started.

Regards.

dotcomnamename:
Will be in Dublin this week heading to Leesson Park to pick my son's passport at the Nigerian embassy. Anyone wish to meet?

What date bro? I know you will buy goat meat and amala for me like you did for someone earlier on this thread. Lol.

Let me know your schedule, perhaps I might be chanced.

Regards.

adesbaba:
niyogeol....okay..but my oga,your boy don do research on top ur matter..read alot of your posts on naira land from 2015-2017..I tink I av an idea of ur field now...I really commend ur level of knowledge abt ur discipline,ur love to see naija better and ur passion for seing ppl get better...dos r my observations frm d research...I tried p.m bt tis like nt workin...wll love to connect with u fr more talks......that means u applied for sept 2017 ryt from November 2016 like 10 months ahead....pls at what point dd u pay tuition n aw long was d 7000euros in ur bank acct

Hahahahahahahahahahaha. I must say - your research results are valid 90%. I have seen your pm. I will reply before the end of today.

There is a mix up with my mail, but I will figure it out before the end of today. Sorry for the delay.

Regards.

adesbaba:
niyogeol...thanks alot..pls..what course are you studying...school..and when did you begin the admission process...asking cos ur testimony is still the most recent n its giving us hope...kindly answer ..

For privacy, I won't mention my course and perhaps school; as a lot of folks would know the being behind this moniker. But you can pm me for details.

I applied to my school sometimes in November of 2016. I was admitted in December of the same year. As a rule here, one can't apply for visa 3 months earlier than program start date. So I applied in May, 2017 (later part of the month) and got approval late July.

davidel:


Thanks geobukky for your response; please can I carry the dollar equivalent of 3000 euro as I can't source for euro at the moment. Also, what do I need to bring along e.g clothing, food items etc

Dollar is acceptable. There is travelex at the airport here in Dublin. You can change dollar to Euro there, or at any commercial bank in the city. As at the last check, $100 = €76. Do the math.

Considering the euro you'll be spending is gotten from naira, things will look relatively expensive to you. So endeavor to carry basic food stuffs; clothings - winter jackets, cardigans, footwears and other things necessary having the airline weight requirement in mind.

adesbaba:
@niyogeol..thanks alot...Infact I plan resuming september next year bfr now,but am reconsidering now cos the tuition are way higher than I expected.....

pls,do u av idea of any cool skul that is good ,yet affordable like 10 or 11k euros......

I also learnt from my researches that dublin is an hub for financial companies,,hope they dont diacriminate in employing....

Do irish skul evn give scholarship

thanks alot

Tuition varies from school to school, and course to course. Just make comparison across board and settle for what you deem correct.

As regards discrimination, I can't tell anything about that, as I just started off myself. But remember that nothing is guaranteed in life. Life is all about risk.

Sure. School do give scholarships. Its a matter of one's CGPA. I got some from my school. You can also make your department or school realise how much you need scholarship to augment your budget.

Like I said before, the financial service industry here is huge.

Regards.

adesbaba:
family ,am a 22 year old guy ,working as an outsourced bank staff with pay ran
ge of 70-80k monthly immediately after nysc.,banking is boring and routinely..tellering....Bsc accounting.
..I will love to further my studiein ireland or U.S...I plan workin with d bank for a year maximum as I really av passion for more learning especially in finances,asset management,wealth management,pricing and so on.....But each time I tink of quitting the job..I feel like wont my ppl say am naive or http://rent.ietoo ambitious.....Pls what is ur take on this .

Cost of education here is high. You need all the money you can get. The financial industry here is huge. So there will be ample opportunities for you after your studies.

First you need to get admission from any school you interested in, before the visa processing starts.

I will be willing to answer any question am in the know about.

Regards.

davidel:



Please I just got my irish visa and would be travelling to dublin soon. I want to know how much money I will need to carry along for the trip. And what currency do I need to travel with? Please I need your urgent response on this.

Thanks

Carry between €2000 - 3000; do you have a place to stay? If no, ensure you book a temporary accommodation with the numerous hostels around.

Hello all,

I landed today. The experience so far has been cool save for the high exchange rate. The weather has also ushered me into Europe. I was told winter is more severe than this. I believe I will cope when it comes.

I urgently need a shared accommodation around so that I can settle in quickly. Most landlords that I have called so far said the vacancy they advertised is gone.

I am presently around city center -Lower Gardiner street off Parnell Street.

Regards.

Dotcomnamename, please I will want to talk to you privately.

I'll be sending you a pm right away.

Regards.

How do students survive in Dublin? I will appreciate insight from people who have been through it.

Hello there,

Please I need the cost of a one way ticket from Lagos to Dublin - Ireland between 25/08/2017 - 30/08/2017.

francoflex:
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Hello bro... Please i need to contact you urgently.. How can i reach please... It is very urgent.... I have sent u PM tirelessly!!!

Check your mail. Sorry for the late response.

dotcomnamename:


How are you preparing for September bro?

I'm preparing in my little way.

GloUlor:

Nope dear. You?

I didn't apply.

Hello all,

For those with foreign MSc/PhD in Petroleum Geology/Geoscience, Statoil ASA currently have opening for Graduate Geologists.

https://careers.peopleclick.eu.com/careerscp/client_statoil/external/en_US/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=13447&localeCode=en-us

Please look into this. No SMS alert till this period.

GloUlor:
Congrats peepo

Did you get the interview invite?

DonFreshmoney:
Cut the long story short. I received the mail for the aptitude test for 26th at Maitama Abuja. But I am already working for Zenith Bank. Is It advisable to go for the test? Also I already have a PhD full tuition scholarship in Melbourne Australia starting January 2018. Am confused, cos zenith bank wouldn't allow me to write DPR test on that day, also is it advisable to quit any job (zenith , DPR) to go for PHD. Please let me know. Thanks

I will implore you to jettison this DPR test. Concentrate on your job and prepare for January, 2018. Like a poster said, PhD from Australia will give you leverage in Australia and beyond. If you don't mind, can you tell me your discipline?

Getting fully funded PhD admission is no joke. Congratulations!

Wishing you outstanding success in your future endeavors!

Congratulations to those who have received the invite, and also to people still awaiting theirs. This invite brings you a step closer to getting the award - whether you believe or not. I look forward to hearing success stories of people here.

This is my little tip for the interview:

Ensure you go with all documents stated in your invite - originals and photocopies. The photocopies should be at least two copies each, make extra one for your means of Id, as a copy will be required to get your transport allowance.

The interview usually consist of 7 - 8 panel of interviewers. They are from different fields of knowledge. Interviewees will be asked questions in their field as well as current affairs by any member of the panel. The current affairs is what usually throw people off guard. If you are the type who don't care about history and happenings in your environment, I beg you to do for the sake of this interview.

For instance: June 5 of every year is world environment day, and this day in year 2000 was when NDDC was established. Be conversant with dates - state creation in Nigeria, Civil war, World war; years of establishment of bodies like UN, AU, IMF et al. Names of Ministers serving in this dispensation and their portfolio. Meaning of acronyms of some agencies of government. Location of some prominent features in Nigeria and the world at large. Someone was asked where Orinoco basin is at a time. Festivals and Mountains in Nigeria. Geo-political zones and the states under each of them. There is no limit to what you can be asked. Just be prepared.

If you don't have NYSC certificate, I will implore you not to attend except you have a big man standing in for you. In all, dress properly.

For the selfie lovers, I bet you will have a field day - . The interview environment is what posh queens and kings will want on their social media pages. So keep your phone fully charged!

Safe trip and Good luck to all interviewees.

Wishing everyone who will be writing the test outstanding success.

Rubbies22:
Pls which building are they writing the exam in the school am here an confused

Ask for the ICT center.

trilobite:


we thank God. Getting ready for October. thanks for your contribution in that thread by the way.

Feel free to seek my assistance if the need arise, in October.

@Op,

Your case is not strange. Many people find themselves in this situation from time to time.

Are you a permanent staff? Is your take home average considering Nigeria normal take home package? Answering these questions will avail you more input from others here.

Is your career in tandem with the bank job? If yes, I will implore you to continue with your job while you launch the Canada application process. Canada application process takes a little time to come through, and you will need money to pull it through. From paying admission application fee, visa application fee, medicals, police report, flight tickets et al. All these require money, so continue with your job, save, save and save; while you await favourable response from CiC.

At 28, you are still in your prime and open to many opportunities that international studies hold. Don't allow relationship be one of the factors to ponder on in this decision making process of yours. If she is yours, she will wait.

Like I said earlier, start the Canada application process first. When it pulls through is when you have a decision to make. Canada also has good post study visa for international students. For now, stop being apprehensive of the future and face your job.

Goodluck.

trilobite:


Oga niyo!! been following you since. God will bless you tremendously.

Thanks man. I remember trilobite in Micropaleontology.

Hope you doing good?

Sleyanya1:


That'll be awesome, but the financial means to attain such honestly are still very much far fetched sha.
Thanks for the advice.
Bless you

There are numbers of scholarship you can avail yourself of if you intend doing postgraduate studies overseas.

Most of these scholarships are hinged on Second Class Upper division- 2'1, except NDDC - Niger Delta Development Commission that accepts 2'2.

Some of the foreign postgraduate scholarship you can apply to include:

PTDF, Agip, Shell, Exxonmobil, TOTAL E&P, BEA, Commonwealth, Erasmus, MEXT, MASDA et al.
Most of the aforementioned scholarships take place annually.

Germany and Norway are also tuition free for international students. All you need to have is money for your upkeep.

Goodluck.

1sylvesta:
No... I applied with Remote sensing and ArcGIS from another school. Aberdeen is really expensive.

I will advice you to get Petroleum Geoscience, Environmetal Geology, or Geophysics admission. NDDC see more relevance in those than any other program a Geoscience graduate present.

After getting the scholarship, you can then change to any course within the purview of Earth Science.

1sylvesta:
Petrophysics and formation evaluation from Aberdeen. Truth is that NDDC looks @ both the school and the course... they look for d slightest thing to disqualify peeps

Hello 1sylvesta, is it the same admission you applied with this year?